A teenager has been charged in connection with a series of fires in Aberdeen.
The 14-year-old girl is alleged to have torched a number of bins in the Mastrick and Northfield areas of the city.
The amenities outside Quarryhill Primary School, Northfield Swimming Pool, and Alan Douglas Park were all set alight on Tuesday.
The girl will now be reported to the youth management unit.
Police have stepped up patrols in the area and are urging parents to ensure their children are behaving responsibly now that the lighter nights have arrived.
Constable Catriona Denham, of the Mastrick Community Policing Team, said: “Such mindless and irresponsible acts could escalate very quickly and easily.
“It goes without saying that, if these fireraising incidents get out of hand, the danger and damage they can cause could be immeasurable.
“As the nights get lighter and youngsters spend more time outdoors, I would urge parents to keep an eye on where their kids are going and where they are congregating.
“We are proud to live in areas where the vast majority of young people always act within the law, and it is disappointing when a minority act irresponsibly.”
Anyone who witnessed the fire-raising incidents should contact Police Scotland on 101.